殒 (yǔn) - To perish & to die
殒 · yǔn
To perish;
to die;
to fall in death;
to meet one's end;
often used in formal or literary contexts to describe death, especially in battle or tragic circumstances.
To perishto dieto fall in death
Usage highlights
to perish in battleto fall in deathto die for one's countrythe death of a heroto lose one's lifeto meet a tragic end
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The hero fell in battle (英雄殒命).
- Many soldiers perished in the war (许多士兵殒身战场).
- The star's untimely death shocked the world (明星殒落震惊世界).
- He would rather die than surrender (宁死不屈，甘愿殒躯).
Collocations
- to perish in battle(殒命)
- to fall in death(殒身)
- to die for one's country(殒国)
- the death of a hero(英雄殒落)
- to lose one's life(殒殁)
- to meet a tragic end(殒逝)
Idioms
- The hero falls in battle(英雄殒命)
- A star falls from the sky(巨星殒落)
- To perish for righteousness(为义殒身)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in classical literature and historical texts to describe the deaths of heroes, warriors, or notable figures.
- Carries a solemn, formal tone, typically reserved for significant or tragic deaths rather than ordinary passing.
- Frequently appears in contexts of loyalty, sacrifice, and honor, particularly in military or heroic narratives.